Acer Xd1280 Users Guide

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User Controls

Management 
(Computer / Video 
Mode)
If administrator forgot “Administrator Password”, do the following to retrieve the “Administrator Password”:
	
1.	Press	“MENU”	for	more	than	4	seconds	when	
any	of	“Enter	Password”	or	“Enter	Administrator	
Password”	dialogue	is	currently	displayed.	
2.	Write	down	the	“Unlock	ID”	and	contact	with	Acer	
service	center. 	They 	will 	give 	you 	new 	Administrator	
Password	according	to	the	Unlock	ID.
3.	Once	the...

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User Controls

Audio
(Computer / Video 
Mode)
Volume
Press	the		to	decrease	the	volume.
Press	the		to	increase	the	volume.
Mute
Choose	the	“On”	to	turn	mute	on.
Choose	the	“Off”	to	turn	mute	off.	
Power On/Off Volume
Choose	this	function	to	adjust	volume	when	power	on/off.
Alarm Volume
Choose	this	function	to	adjust	volume	when	there	are	errors	of	
the	projector.
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User Controls

Timer
(Computer / Video 
Mode)
Timer Start
Press	the		to	start/stop	timer.
Timer Period
Press	the		to	adjust	timer	period.
Timer Volume
Choose	this	function	to	adjust	volume	when	timer	function	is	
enable	and	time	is	up.
Timer Display
Press	the		to	choose	timer	display	mode	on	the	screen.
Timer Location
Choose	the	timer	location	on	the	screen.
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User Controls
Language
(Computer / Video 
Mode)
Language
Choose	the	multilingual	OSD	menu	.Use	the			or		key	to	select	
your	preferred	language.	
Press		to	confirm	the	selection.
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Appendices
Troubleshooting
If	you	experience	trouble	with	the	projector,	refer	to	the	
following	information.	If	the	problem	persists,	please	
contact	your	local	reseller	or	service	center.
Problem: No image appears on screen.
Ensure	all	the	cables	and	power	connections	are	correctly	and	
securely	connected	as	described	in	the	“Installation”	section.
Ensure	the	pins	of	connectors	are	not	crooked	or	broken.
Check	if	the	projection	lamp	has	been	securely	installed.	Please	
refer...

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4.	 Follow	the 	above 	steps 	1-2. 	Click 	on 	the 	“Advanced 	Properties”	
button.
5.	 Select	the	“Change”	button	under	the	“Monitor”	tab.	
6.	 Click	on	“Show	all	devices”.	Then	select	“Standard	monitor	 types”	under	the	“Manufacturers”	box	;	choose	the	resolution	
mode	you	need	under	the	“Models”	box.	
7.	 Verify	that	the	resolution	setting	of	the	monitor	display	is	less	 than	or	equal	to	800	x	600.
 If	you	are	using	a	Notebook	PC:
1.	 You	are	required	to	implement...

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Problem: The image is outstretched when displaying 16:9 
DVD.
The	projector	automatically	detects	16:9	DVD	and	adjusts	the	
aspect	ratio	by	digitizing	to	full	screen	with	4:3	default	setting.
If	the	image	is	still	outstretched,	you	will	also	need	to	adjust	the	as-
pect	ratio	by	referring	to	the	following:
Please	select	4:3	aspect	ratio	type	on	your	DVD	player	if	you	are	
playing	a	16:9	DVD.
If	you	can’t	select	4:3	aspect	ratio	type	on	your	DVD	player,	please	
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Problem: Message Reminders
“Lamp	is	approaching	the	end	of	its	useful	life	in	full	power	opera-
tion.	Replacement	Suggested!”	will	be	shown	about	10	seconds	
when	lamp	life	is	going	to	deplete.
“Projector	Overheated.	Lamp	will	automatically	turn	off	soon.”	 will	be	shown	when	the	system	temperature	is	over	heat.
“Fan	fail.	Lamp	will	automatically	turn	off	soon.”	will	be	shown	when	the	fan	is	out	of	order.
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Replacing the lamp
The	projector	will	detect	the	lamp	life	itself.		It	will	show	you	
a	warning	message	“Lamp	is	approaching	the	end	of	its	useful	
life	in	full	power	operation.	Replacement	Suggested!”	When	
you	see	this	message,	changing	the	lamp	as	soon	as	possible.	
Make	sure	the	projector	has	been	cooled	down	for	at	least	30	
minutes	before	changing	the	lamp.	
Warning:	
Lamp	compart
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ment 	is 	hot! 	Allow	
it	to	cool	down	
before	changing	
lamp!
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Specifications
The	specs	specified	below	are	subject	to	change	without	notice.		Regarding	the	final	specs,	
please	refer	to	Acer	accounced	marketing	specs.	
	 Light	Valve	 -	 Single	Chip	DLP
TM	Technology	by	Texas	Instruments
	 Lamp	 -	 200W	User	Replaceable	Lamp	
(for	XD1170/XD1270	series)
-	 230W	User	Replaceable	Lamp								(for	XD1280	series)
	 Number	of	Pixels	 -	 800	pixels(H) 	X 	600 	lines(V) 		
		(for	XD1170 	series 	only)
-	 1024	pixels(H)	X	768	lines(V)...